How to start Android Auto

Prepare the phone and car audio.

The minimum requirements to run Android Auto™ on the car display are:

• An Android™ phone running Android 6.0 or later, with an active data plan.
• A USB® standard-compliant cable.
• For a wireless connection, a compatible Android mobile device with an active data plan.

You can check which mobile devices are compatible at Get started with Android Auto

Connect an Android™ device.

Use with a USB connection

Connect the phone with a USB cable.
Once the connection is complete, go to Start Android Auto.

Use with a wireless connection

1. Tap the Devices icon in the app list on the Home screen to display the Device Connection screen.
   
2. Tap the Add New Device button
   
3. Follow the on-screen guide to connect your Android smartphone to the car audio device via Bluetooth. The procedure for connecting via Bluetooth varies depending on the smartphone model.
   
4. Once the pairing between your smartphone and the car audio device is complete, the confirmation screen below will appear. Tap the Start button, and Android Auto will be launched automatically.
   

Start Android Auto

Download the Android Auto app or update to the latest version of the app if prompted.

Set up Android Auto.

The initial setup process must be completed on the phone:
See the prompts on the phone to learn safety information, accept the privacy policy, and grant the permissions required by Android Auto.

It's highly recommended you enable Wi-Fi and Location Services on the smartphone during setup.

Start using Android Auto.

Android Auto will start automatically when the car audio is connected to your smartphone via a USB cable or wirelessly. If it doesn't start, tap the Android Auto icon on the home screen.

After that, you will be able to use Android Auto.

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